Strange Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Timiskaming District, ON)

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Strange Lake, ON

Max 59 ft

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Strange Lake: what the data says

34-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 59 ft. This chart interpolates between a real shoreline and a known maximum depth. It will point you at likely water, but it is not a navigation product. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

The drawn water covers 34 acres wrapped in 1.3 miles of bank. With a 1.6 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. About 36% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 0.5 mi long by 0.2 mi wide at the broadest reach. Timiskaming District claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Mavis Lake, is 0 mi to the northwest.

Northern Pike fishing at Strange Lake

Come spring, look for northern pike tight to the bank in 2 to 8 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 20 ft, then a winter hold in 5 to 15 ft. Start at Main-lake point. It's a point holding about 15 ft of water and rates prime come fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	open water	#5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white)
Summer	8 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (15 ft)	Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage
Fall	6 to 18 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (15 ft)	Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait
Winter	5 to 15 ft	midday	Main-lake point (15 ft)	Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon

Notable structure

Strange Lake carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 50 ft down.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 50 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 27 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 15 ft
Secondary point: point, around 15 ft

Strange Lake fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Ontario waters are set by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary) — and special regulations can apply to Strange Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Strange Lake?

Strange Lake is about 59 ft (18 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Strange Lake?

Anglers target northern pike on Strange Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Strange Lake?

Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.

When is the best time to fish Strange Lake?

For northern pike, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

What are the fishing regulations for Strange Lake?

Fishing on Strange Lake is regulated by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary). Check the official Ontario regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.

Nearby waters

Mavis Lake 0 mi · Bess Lake 1 mi · Weary Lake 1 mi · Midlothian Lake 1 mi · Wood Lake 2 mi · Sirola Lake 2 mi · Holbrooke Lake 2 mi · Rhyolite Lake 2 mi · Tory Lake 2 mi · Lloyd Lake 3 mi · Elizabeth Lake 3 mi · Ward Lake 3 mi

See how Strange Lake stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Timiskaming District fishing maps (515 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.